FRENCH RENAISSANCE

JUST PUTTERING AROUND THE HOUSE, in Vanderbilt style. Our very own castle in North Carolina is the French Renaissance-style Biltmore Estate. If I could live on this property, I would grow my own food, take care of a herd of horses, and completely isolate myself from the current mayhem of misinformation and malignant ignorance. It was like being in Europe, surrounded by well-preserved and curated architectural works of art. I must have undiscovered manor house genes because the genteel life speaks volumes to me. The artisan restorationist here was Derek Tickle, who trained and certified me as a master wood grainer. I feel quite proud of his stunning accomplishments here. I know my training and my place in this work are valid and necessary yet invisible here. A day among a colleague’s beautiful accomplishments restores my determination to find home. My lovely UK brother thinks I should live in a National Trust property in England and work as a restorationist there!! He is absolutely correct!!!! #behousedesign #findinghome #restoration #preservation #artlife